Femara Side Effects

Although most people have no problems when taking Femara, side effects can occur during treatment with the medicine. A few commonly reported side effects include hot flashes, fatigue, and back pain. Potentially serious side effects of Femara include unexplained vaginal bleeding, signs of an allergic reaction, and difficulty breathing. If you experience these or other serious side effects, let your healthcare provider know right away.

An Introduction to Femara Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Femara® (letrozole); however, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate Femara quite well. If Femara side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.

(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Femara. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Femara side effects with you.)

Common Side Effects of Femara

Femara has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, in which a group of people taking the drug have side effects documented. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur and how often they appear.

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